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Being a gardener in Lubbock is a greater challenge than I imagined, but each year is getting better.
Come follow my progress as I get my hands in Texas soil.
Joy Blooms
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This page last updated: 05/08/2016 08:07 AM
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Bed 5 - Asparagus & Strawberries |
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| Bed 5 - 2013 |
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Spring-Plant |
Spinach |
02/14/13 |
to |
04/03/13 |
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Spring-Plant |
Asparagus |
02/28/13 |
to |
03/13/13 |
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Spring-Plant |
Parsley |
02/28/13 |
to |
04/03/13 |
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Summer Harvest |
Spinach |
03/25/13 |
to |
06/02/13 |
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Spring-Plant |
Beans, A Bush-Type |
04/17/13 |
to |
05/08/13 |
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Spring-Plant |
Tomato, Cherry |
04/17/13 |
to |
06/05/13 |
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Summer Harvest |
Parsley |
05/08/13 |
to |
07/02/13 |
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Summer Harvest |
Asparagus |
05/15/13 |
to |
06/15/13 |
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Summer Harvest |
Beans, A Bush-Type |
06/21/13 |
to |
07/27/13 |
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Summer Harvest |
Tomato, Cherry |
06/26/13 |
to |
09/03/13 |
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Fall-Plant |
Parsley |
06/30/13 |
to |
09/08/13 |
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Fall-Plant |
Spinach |
06/30/13 |
to |
10/06/13 |
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Fall-Plant |
Tomato, Cherry |
07/14/13 |
to |
07/28/13 |
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Fall Harvest |
Spinach |
08/09/13 |
to |
12/05/13 |
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Fall-Plant |
Beans, A Bush-Type |
08/11/13 |
to |
08/25/13 |
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Fall Harvest |
Parsley |
09/08/13 |
to |
12/07/13 |
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Fall Harvest |
Tomato, Cherry |
09/22/13 |
to |
10/26/13 |
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Fall Harvest |
Beans, A Bush-Type |
10/15/13 |
to |
11/13/13 |
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Fall-Plant |
Strawberries |
12/01/13 |
to |
03/31/14 |
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2013 Seeds Purchased |
Planted March 15, 2013
- Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach (Ferry-Morse)
- Mary Washington Asparagus seeds (American
Seed)
- Italian Parsley (American Seed)
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Planted March 16, 2013
- Herriot Strawberry Plants (Wal-Mart)
$5.98 for 25
These plants were showing signs of some new green leaves - hopefully they will
survive. They are described a a mid-season berry that's a vigorous
producer. Large berries with shiny red color and very good flavor -
with better disease tolerance.
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Plant during the 2nd Week of
April:
- Henderson Bush Baby Lima Bean (Ferry-Morse)
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Plant during the 1stWeek of
August:
- Henderson Bush Baby Lima Bean (Ferry-Morse)
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Planted early March 2012: Planted Asparagus crowns purchased from Little Red
Riding Hood Nursery, Lowe's & Walmart.
Unfortunately, in my haste to plant, I didn't keep track of location within the bed.
Bought Martha Washington, Purple Passion, and
Jersey King crowns. November 2012 - cut back
flowering stems. May be able to harvest a few stalk next year.
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Asparagus |
Good Neighbors: Basil, Carrots, Marigolds,
Nasturtiums, Parsley, Petunias Tomatoes |
Bad Neighbors:
Onion, Garlic, Potatoes |
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Strawberries |
Bush Bean, Spinach, Borage, Lettuce (as a border),
Onions |
Cabbage |
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- Parsley & Asparagus increases the vitality of the each
other
- Petunias act as a trap crop
- Tomatoes protect Asparagus against that awful asparagus
beetle. Tomatoes contain a substance called solanine, which protects against
asparagus beetles.
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- Borage and strawberries help each other. Scatter
Borage in strawberry bed to enhance the fruits flavor and yield of the berries.
- Onions planted with strawberries help the berries fight
disease.
- Bush Beans and Strawberries do well together.
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Planning, Preparation, Caring,
Harvesting, Canning |
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ideas or comments |
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